Catechist Newsletter

Dear Catechist: IMPORTANT: The Catechetical Forum will take place on Saturday, October 28at Sacred Heart in Monroe. This is a major opportunity to gather with catechists from all over the Archdiocese for a day of prayer and learning. You were given flyers with the many workshops of interest. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING SO I CAN ORDER OUR TICKETS! IMPORTANT - see instructions at the end of the newsletter for our Fire Drill week of Oct. 8 Check feast days and celebrations of the Saints at http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Sun. Oct. 8 Class Fire Drill*** (postponed until Oct. 15th ) Tues. Oct. 10 Class Fire Drill*** Meeting of Confirmation Parent and Students – 7 p.m. – Brennan Hall Wed. Oct. 11 Feast of St. John XXIII Thurs. Oct. 12 Office open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. Oct. 15 Class – Fire drill (rescheduled from Oct. 8) 10:45 Mass – 2nd grade children presented to the parish Coffee hour following in Brennan Hall Mon. Oct. 16 Feast of St.Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (Devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus) Tues. Oct. 17 Feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch (where we were first called Christians) ClassCatechist meeting after Class (please note: since a Sunday morning Catechist meeting is very difficult to schedule, we ask all catechists to attend the Tuesday Oct. 17 evening meeting. 6:30 – 7 p.m.) Wed. Oct. 18 Feast of St. Luke Thurs. Oct. 19 Feast of Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues (North American martyrs) Fri. Oct. 20 Feast of St. Paul of the Cross Sat. Oct. 21 First Penance Parent/child Workshop 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Brennan Hall

*** Fire drill: Instructions will be found in your attendance folders. Classrooms 1, 2, 7, 8 – please exit from the main door into the far side of the parking lot. Classrooms 3, 4, 5, 6 – please exit from the Highland Avenue door and proceed to the far side of the parking lot. Please take your attendance folder with you and take attendance when you arrive at your spot near the cemetery.

Weeks of October 1 and October 8, 2017

Dear Catechist: IMPORTANT: Each year our office must complete a Crisis Management report for the Archdiocese. We must list those who are certified in first aid and CPR. Will you kindly e mail me and let me know if you have these skills. IMPORTANT: The Catechetical Forum will take place on Saturday, October 28at Sacred Heart in Monroe. This is a major opportunity to gather with catechists from all over the Archdiocese for a day of prayer and learning. You were given flyers with the many workshops of interest. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING SO I CAN ORDER OUR TICKETS! IMPORTANT - see instructions at the end of the newsletter for our Fire Drill week of Oct. 8 Check feast days and celebrations of the Saints at http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Sun. Oct. 1 Class Family Catechesis session: 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. – Brennan Hall The Care of God’s Creation Orange County Life Line – 2:30 p.m. – see bulletin for details Mon. Oct. 2 Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels Tues. Oct. 3 class Adult Faith Formation: What’s Up With Catholics and Saints? 7 p.m. – Brennan Hall Thurs. Oct. 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi office open – 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7 p.m. meeting of Teen group planning committee – 7 p.m. – Religious Ed Center Sun. Oct. 8 Class Fire Drill*** Tues. Oct. 10 Class Fire Drill*** Meeting of Confirmation Parent and Students – 7 p.m. – Brennan Hall Wed. Oct. 11 Feast of St. John XXIII Thurs. Oct. 12 Office open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

*** Fire drill: Instructions will be found in your attendance folders. Classrooms 1, 2, 7, 8 – please exit from the main door into the far side of the parking lot. Classrooms 3, 4, 5, 6 – please exit from the Highland Avenue door and proceed to the far side of the parking lot. Please take your attendance folder with you and take attendance when you arrive at your spot near the cemetery.

Weeks of September 24 and October 1, 2017

Dear Catechist: Happy Birthday to Catechist Erin Phelan. Please see the attached letter going to our parents and children regarding Archdiocesan policy having to do with food in the classroom. (Located on the Parents Page) Each year our office must complete a Crisis Management report for the Archdiocese. We must list those who are certified in first aid and CPR. Will you kindly e mail me and let me know if you have these skills. Check feast days and celebrations of the Saints at http://www.catholic.org/saints/ Sun. Sept. 24 Sunday Class begins Tues. Sept. 26 Feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian

Dear Catechist: Welcome to another religious education school year of leading our people, children and families, closer to Christ. As we pray and work together, may the Holy Spirit of God ever be our source of strength and wisdom. I was reminded recently, at an Orientation for new Directors and Coordinators, that our work is a work of joy. We evangelize through our witness of joy in the Lord we love and serve. Our children and families thirst for joy in life. May we be the channel through which the joy of the Lord flows. The role of the Director of Religious Education is to be present to support and encourage you and to assist you in your most important work for the Church. I ask for your prayers and ask you to pray for our families. Check feast days and celebrations of the Saints at http://www.catholic.org/saints/

Sunday, Sept. 17 Catechetical Sunday Tuesday, Sept. 19 Feast of St. Januarius Class begins – all will meet in the Religious Ed Center. We will begin our time in Church next week. Wed. Sept. 20 Feast of St. Andrew Kim and Companions Thurs. Sept. 21 Feast of St. Matthew office open – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. Sept. 23 Feast of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Sun. Sept. 24 Class begins – all will meet in the Religious Ed center. We will begin our time in church next Sunday. Tues. Sept. 26 Feat of Sts. Cosmas and Damian General Parent meeting and orientation – 7 p.m. Brennan Hall Wed. Sept. 27 Feast of St. Vincent de Paul Thurs. Sept. 28 Feast of St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions.